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Twenty-six years ago Jana Chase found her nitch when she was hired as the Community Action Services coordinator at Superior. At the time, Jana was a beautician at Republic, her hometown. Looking through The Superior Express, she saw an ad for a coordinator for the program to begin in Superior. She applied at the Kearney main office for the position and interviewed. When she was called a week later and offered the position in Superior, she was surprised and pleased. Over the years as...
Sedonah Franzen, a freshman physics student at the University of South Dakota, was awarded one of eight Davis-Bahcall Scholarships at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (Sanford Lab) in Lead, S.D. Scholars in the program are South Dakota students entering their first or second year of college who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math fields and who have demonstrated leadership in their communities. Scholarship recipients attend a four-week summer program at the...
Petsch Electric, owned by Justin Petsch was founded last November 2019 to provide residential, commercial and agricultural electrical services to South Central Nebraska. Justin grew up in Guide Rock. His wife, Marissa, is from Nelson. They chose to settle in Red Cloud as it was close to their family. Marissa works in Red Cloud as well. They like the town of Red Cloud and said they enjoy living in a great community. Justin graduated from Superior High School in 2011 and then went on to attended...
Sierra Blackburn, a member of the Superior Girls Basketball team has won the first June Ethic Award. The award honors a player who shows high-level dedication to improve their basketball skills and fundamentals. Sierra completed four individual basketball workouts the first week of June. Superior FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club officers for the 2020-2021 school year will be Sierra Blackburn and Tia Hunter, co-presidents, Morgan Theis, vice president, Mya Mikkelsen, secretary, Laci Kirchhoff, treasurer, Alexa Cox, reporter,...
Three area students from Nebraska are among the 1,802 included to the Fort Hays State University Honor Roll for the spring 2020 semester. The Deans Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. Full-time on-campus and FHSU Virtual College students are eligible. Students are listed with their classifications and, for those who have declared them, majors. Two Superior students are on the list. Catera Marie...
Anglers will be happy to hear a new Walk-in Fishing Area (WIFA), formerly known as the FISH program, has been added near Beloit. This six acre pond is located just off the blacktop approximately five miles west of Beloit on Main Street and has shoreline access around much of the pond. The pond went dry several years ago and did not contain any fish but a recent stocking boosted the numbers of sportfish and will provide immediate angling opportunities for local residents. On May 15th, 150 pounds of channel catfish, 800 adult bluegill, 160...
The Burr Oak Community Library resumed normal operations Tuesday, June 9. The doors are now open to the public for materials checkout during regular business hours. Be aware, there will be no computer use, gaming or indoor play activities during this time. The restrooms are also closed to public use. An online summer reading program for all ages will be held June 16 to July 31 through the “Reader Zone” website or app. Contact the library at 785-647-5597 to get connected and participate. Prizes will be awarded for reaching reading goa...
Peggy Wilson, chairman of the Burr Oak Community Club, called the June 4, meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. outside the Grate Expectations Cafe. The minutes of the March 5, meeting were approved as read. Jessica Barnes, treasurer, reported the account balance was $5,458.41. The only expense was for $49 for advertising in March. Old business consisted of reviewing six scholarship applications from Rock Hills High School Seniors. After everyone had reviewed the scholarships, voting by ballot took place. Recipients of the 2020 Burr Oak Community...
The Jewell County Cinema board meeting was held at the Mankato Christian Church. Thadd Hinkle called the meeting to order. Members present were Thadd Hinkle, Lisa Goodheart, Phyllis Christie, Janis McDill, Chris and Jill Klos, Kristin Underwood and Sarah Ortman. The treasurer’s report was read. Janis McDill said the ongoing bills are for gas and water. In old business Chris Klos said Abby and Trevor Elkins painted trim on the theater building and put a coat of polyurethane on the outside bench. Janis McDill said she returned a $50 deposit to Jo...
On a beautiful Friday evening, the couples summer golf league at the Elk Creek Country Club in Nelson was launched. Participants established handicaps for the season. This summer the format will be the usual “Scramble” (Best Ball) with a two person team. Ken and Jan Rempe came in with a 41 for the lowest score and Richard and Verlene Watson had a score of 53 plus they had the Most Over on the par 5, number 4 with an 11. Other prizes went to Cindy Hewitt on number 1 with her drive closest to the 100 yard marker; Ken Rempe’s drive on numbe...
Looking for summer learning opportunities you can do from home? Nuckolls County Extension has you covered! Nebraska 4-H offers summer virtual learning opportunities. All experiences provide hands-on, virtually guided activities! The summer sessions began Monday, with a new Boredom Buster Challenge and the first Virtual 4-H Camp. Family Fun Night and Living Room Learning are starting next week! Plus, Virtual Field Trips and the 4-H Clover Fun Pack provide additional ways for youth to learn from home. Topics include: Creating a Taste Mapping...
A new State of Nebraska Directed Health Measure (DHM) took effect for South Heartland District Monday. The new measures are Phase II of relaxing the restrictions put in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The DHM will be effective through June 30, unless renewed, extended or terminated by subsequent order. Michele Bever, SHDHD executive director, said changes in the DHM will expand gathering sizes and allow additional businesses to reopen, but that social and physical distancing and prevention measures will continue to be...
Navy Airman Caitlyn May completed eight weeks of US Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, North Chicago, Ill., on April 23. She was one of 81 recruits in Training Division 160. While in basic training Airman May learned valuable skills and served as an E3 Athletic Petty Officer and lead her division in exercises. Due to COVID-19, there was no formal graduation ceremony. Airman May reported to Pensacola Florida for Naval Aircrew Candidate School on April 24. She is a 2018...
With the passing of the filing deadline at noon on Monday, we know the names of the Republican and Democrat candidates who will appear the Aug. 4 primary election ballots. The general election will be held on Nov. 3. The following Republicans have filed for county office: Shawn C. Frost, county commissioner, District 3. Mark Fleming, county commissioner, District 3. Brent Beck, county commissioner, District 3. Keith Roe, county commissioner, District 2. Donald J. Jacobs, sheriff. Alexandria Carabajal, county attorney. Amanda Davis, register of...
Rod and Susan Broeckelman of Mankato, announce the birth of their first grandchild. Pius Eliseo Broeck- elman was born to Joel and Maddy Broeckelman of Topeka, May 17, 2020. He is the first grandchild also for Al and Lisa Gallegos of Topeka. Grandpa and Grandma Broeckelman met him over the Memorial weekend....
Summer Strength and Conditioning for all Rock Hills students who will be in grades 6 through 12 began Monday. Drivers Education will begin for Rock Hills students on June 24 with classroom instruction on June 24 through June 26 and driving time to be scheduled following the completion of the classroom instruction. This is open to any student who will be age 14 by the first day of class (June 24). The cost for Rock Hills students is $132.00 (non Rock Hills students cost is $200.00) Because of recent changes within the Rock Hills Booster Club...
Superior Family Medical Center, Nelson Family Medical Center and Edgar Medical Clinic are taking appointments for school and athletic physicals for the 2020-2021 school year. Kindergarteners and seventh graders need physicals and immunizations for school. The Nebraska Schools Activities Association does not require sports physicals except for those athletes entering their freshman year or those athletes who did not get a physical last year. Insurance wellness benefits may cover the cost. Contact your insurance provider for coverage information...
Superior Public Schools Foundation was formed in 2004 as a non-profit organization responsible for the generation of funds to support scholarships for the youth of the Superior School District following generous donations from the Dahlgren and Bossemeyer families. The foundation is dedicated to supporting students so they may empower themselves with the skills necessary to attain high academic levels while becoming productive people, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. Since its creation, the foundation has awarded $178,800 to 188...
Samantha Jo Lemke and Matthew Ross Kreber would like to announce their engagement and their wedding date. The nuptial day will be on June 13, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence, Neb., with a reception to follow next year on June 19, 2021, at Hastings City Auditorium because of the country's circumstances. The couple resides in Omaha. Parents of the bride are Randy and Leslie Lemke of Lawrence, Neb. Parents of the bridegroom are Dave and Brenda Kreber of Omaha....
Over the past 16 years, the Reinke Scholarship program has given out 147 scholarships. The following area recipients will receive Reinke Community Scholarships worth $500: Regan Alfs is the daughter of Bryan and Kari Jo Alfs. She will graduate from Shickley High School and plans to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study agriculture. Jessica Jensen is the daughter of Kirk and Stephanie Jensen. She will graduate from Pike Valley High School and plans to study agriculture at Kansas State University. Bailey Kiburz is the daughter of...
South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) officials reported they received a large shipment of personal protective equipment (PPE) for distribution to health care and other front line workers assisting with the local COVID-19 response. “We had a significant shipment of PPE which was purchased by the State of Nebraska and delivered to our health district on Saturday,” said Michele Bever, SHDHD executive director. “There have been periodic shipments of PPE from the state to our health district, since early March,” she said. “These...
Mankato’s 20/20 committee has identified three projects to focus on. Project 1 is Mankato’s 150th celebration. Project 2 is caring for the the “Pizza Hut lot.” Project 3 is promoting local businesses. Mankato’s 150th celebration The April 29 meeting was postponed. Ideas for the 150th celebration and committees are still welcome, a rough blueprint for the event layout has been outlined based on previous celebrations and timing to accommodate other community groups and activities. For the logo-naming of the event, the city has revamped the logo...
Shaffer Union Cemetery, often just called Shaffer Cemetery, is located in Section 22 of Harrison Township. Isaac Shaffer donated the land, part of his homestead, for the cemetery. The cemetery is an old one, with at least three burials in 1873. Davis, Donahoo, Fringer, Kranatz, Korb, Morris, Paul Roe, Rogers, Shaffer, Shaw, Tegley, Tindall and Williams are but a few of families with multiple members buried in the cemetery. The cemetery has been getting some much-needed repair work done. Doug Boy...
To show support for the Lawrence-Nelson Class of 2020, Kylee Haba and Sheila McCartney decorated the window in the high school library. Drive by and check it out. Windows at the elementary school in Lawrence have also been decorated to show support for the students and community during this time. Just another way the teachers and staff show their students how much they care!...
Deshler Public School is going to have a “Virtual Graduation” at 4 p.m. May 9. People can log onto STRIV TV to watch it. The web address is: https://striv.tv./channel/deshler/...
